Turkish ferrous scrap imports from Russia have hit a 115% increase in Q1 2025, even as U.S. shipments fell by 23%. Domestic mills’ pivot to Russia is reshaping sourcing dynamics. This trend offers an opportunity for Russian, Eastern European, or Central Asian scrap suppliers to enter the Turkish market.

With local mills ramping domestic steel output, scrap demand is rising; creating openings for Eastern European and Russian scrap suppliers.

Türkiye’s push to ramp up steel production makes Istanbul-based sourcing through local hubs a strategic move. GTA’s connections with Turkish mills and port terminals enable export-ready logistics, quality control, and buyer-supplier matchmaking.

For exporters of HMS or industrial scrap, this redirect in demand provides edge access to Turkish steelmakers. GTA ensures seamless compliance with export regulations, port customs, and delivery coordination.

As guidance: explore relationships with Turkish re-rollers and mini-mills, using Istanbul as a consolidation hub. GTA supports sample shipments, logistics routing, and delivery timelines tailored to buyers’ needs; and seamless entry into this network by connecting global scrap dealers with Turkish mills via Istanbul’s logistical hubs.

For exporters of HMS and feedstock, GTA ensures compliance, transport, and buyer matchmaking to navigate Türkiye’s evolving supply chain.

data source | Edited by GTA Communications Department